Swartwildebees

Black Wildebeest

Also known as the “clown of the bush”, the Black Wildebeest displays clown-like behaviour. More commonly known as the “White-Tailed Gnu” because of its distinct horse-like white tail and “Gnu” being a Khoisan (people native to southwestern Africa) name for this antelope, which originated from the snorting sound they make, sounding like “ge nu”.

Blouwildebees

Also known as the “poor man’s Buffalo” and, more commonly, the “Brindled Gnu”. “Brindled Gnu” is often used because of the dark bands over the shoulders and flanks, which give it a brindled appearance. ”Wildebeest” is derived from the Dutch language, meaning “wild cattle”.

The Blue Wildebeest is one of Africa’s largest antelope with unridged horns that curve up and backwards and display a distinct knob (base). Although both males and females grow horns, males have larger and heavier horns.